It is the aim of this programme to produce graduates who will be able to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills and tools required for the development of advanced Industry 4.0-compliant manufacturing systems. They should be able to apply creativity in the design of systems, components and processes involved in product design for automation, cyber-physical systems, and IoT control of industry processes. Graduates would expect to find employment in several types of organisations: within large companies in a structured role and in small development companies in a more flexible role. The main aim of the programme is to give students training and qualifications for careers in advanced and modern manufacturing industries.
| Course Location | Letterkenny, Donegal |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Time | Part-time/Full-time |
| Course Fee | Total Fees EU: €6,300 / Total Fees Non-EU: €14,000 |
| Entry Requirements | Minimum Entry Requirements Candidates must hold a cognate level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at a H2.2 performance standard as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar. English Language Requirements English Language Requirements will be as determined by ATU and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code. The current requirements are as follows: Non-EU applicants who are not English speakers must have a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. All results must have been achieved within 2 years of application to ATU. EU applicants who are not English speakers are recommended to have a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning In accordance with its policies ATU is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. Recognition of Prior Learning may be used to: i. gain access or advanced entry to a programme at Stage 2 or higher, subject to available places. (Stage 1 entry to undergraduate major awards is through CAO). ii. gain credits and exemptions from programme modules after admission. |
| Career Path | Graduates of the MEng in Advanced Manufacturing will be able to pursue a wide range of roles across the advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology sectors. Typical career paths include positions such as manufacturing engineer, process engineer, automation engineer, R&D engineer, and production manager, with strong potential for progression into senior engineering, technical leadership, and engineering management roles. This qualification also provides an excellent foundation for roles in smart manufacturing, robotics integration, quality and process improvement, industrial data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives within high-tech manufacturing environments. Graduates will be equipped with the critical and practical skills needed to thrive in advanced and Industry 4.0-aligned sectors such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, both in Ireland and internationally. |
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